Accounting Manager - CPG

Reports to: Director of Accounting, Pod Lead
Location: Remote (in-person meetings as needed)

About the role

The Accounting Manager delivers accounting services to clients from Propeller’s portfolio of fast-growing consumer brands, e-commerce, and food & beverage companies. This role leads teams of accountants to provide weekly, monthly, and year-end accounting activities, specializing in CPG and/or e-commerce. The Accounting Manager collaborates with Accounting and Finance Directors and others at Propeller to manage client relationships, oversee monthly financial reporting, and develop accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Lead month-end close process for a portfolio of clients, working with a team of international accountants to complete reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules as needed
• Prepare monthly financial statements including trend and variance analysis
• Own general accounting processes, including streamlining workflow and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Increase efficiency and document complex accounting processes with clients, including internal processes and controls
• Prepare federal, state, and local tax and compliance filings such as: 1099s, Delaware Franchise, 3921s, etc.
• Support clients through audits and due diligence as needed

Client Services

• Actively engage with clients to deliver high-quality service to a portfolio of clients in multiple industries
• Partner with Propeller Directors/CFOs to manage client relationships
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients’ accounting questions and needs

Management & Collaboration

• Mentor a team of Propeller accountants by reviewing their work and providing ongoing feedback
• Delegate work to accountants to balance workload and increase training opportunities
• Partner with colleagues across the company and within the team to implement and integrate new processes

Requirements

• At least 6 years of operational accounting experience; multi-client experience required
• Experience with full-cycle accounting for consumer product or food & beverage companies selling through distributors, retailers, and direct-to-consumer
• Working knowledge of inventory management and systems (Dear, Cin7 Core)
• Proactive communicator with problem-solving and organizational skills
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Passion for supporting start-up companies, learning, and driving process improvements
• Experienced in QBO or NetSuite and Shopify
• Advanced Excel knowledge

Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 plus bonus
• 401k match
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• HSA contribution
• Paid family leave
• Remote work
• Professional growth opportunities